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Hazlehurst, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Copiah County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,547
Population
801/sq mi density
$40,491
Median Income
$24,514 per capita
$109,400
Home Value
$117,726 Zillow
$506
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
103
Violent Crime/100K
1,952 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,491 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $506/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hazlehurst enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 801/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8639°N, 90.3928°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Copiah County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in |
Hazlehurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (3.6").